About us

The USC U.S.-China Institute enables educational, cultural and professional exchange to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and China. The Institute facilitates policy-relevant research, graduate and undergraduate training, and professional development programs for teachers, journalists, and officials. It produces compelling public events, widely-viewed documentary films, and the popular magazine US-China Today. USCI was established in 2006 as a university initiative. Its creation was first announced in Beijing during a Board of Trustees trip to China. (Click here for the Oct. 2006 announcement.) In fall 2011, USCI became part of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, whose programs include those on public diplomacy, new Chinese media, economics reporting and health journalism.

Rooted in the Greater Los Angeles area, the Institute also serves as a nexus for academia, industry and community on contemporary issues impacting China. Specifically, the Institute provides: research and collaboration opportunities for students and scholars; tailored training, career services and supportive networks for diverse community groups and alumni; and partnership for industries of practice. Together, these efforts build a leading platform to nurture communicators, creators and collaborators in the U.S. and China.

USCI Executive Committee (2022-2025)

Advisory Board (2024-2026)

USCI Board of Scholars (2023-2024)

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Contact

Phone: 213-821-4382
Fax: 213-821-2382
Email: uschina@usc.edu

Mailing Address:

USC U.S. – China Institute
3502 Watt Way, ASC 234
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281
United States of America

Staff

Glenn Osaki
Director
gosaki@usc.edu
1-213-821-4382

Vicki Higgins
Program Manager
vahiggin@usc.edu
1-213-821-6582

Crystal Hsia
Program Specialist
hsiac@usc.edu
1-213-740-7817

Clayton Dube
Senior Fellow
Director Emeritus
cdube@usc.edu
1-213-821-4382